Restaurant: Crab Shack on the James
Address: 7601 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 245-2722
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 08/26/2015
Noted observations and corrective actions were discussed with the person in charge. A permit was issued.
Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification* (corrected on site) Observation: Inadequate record keeping system for oysters and clams when removed from their tagged or labeled container.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that would preserve the source identification when removing 1 or more tagged or labeled shellstock from their containers. The system must ensure that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container is not commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer.
Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Milk and butter are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
08/26/2015
Routine
The noted observations and corrective actions were discussed with the person in charge.
Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers' Operating Instructions (corrected on site) Observation: The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Correction: Operate the warewashing machine per affixed data plate specifications to ensure that equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized.
Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site) Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
03/18/2015
Routine
Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site) Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
09/11/2014
Routine
Fax manager's certification for Bobby. No violation noted during this evaluation.
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